Erik Papaiah Makineni

Erik Papaiah Makineni, Pharm.D. has extensive work experience in the pharmacy industry. Erik Papaiah currently serves as the Director of Pharmacy Operations at CAPS® (Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.), where they oversee the compounding, preparation, and dispensing of Compounding Sterile Preparations. Erik Papaiah also provides supervision and training to IV Sterile compounding Pharmacists and Technicians.

Prior to their current role, Erik worked as a Clinical Pharmacy Manager at Genoa Healthcare, where they demonstrated leadership and delivered exceptional customer service. Erik Papaiah also ensured compliance with laws and company policies.

Before joining Genoa Healthcare, Erik served as a District Pharmacy Manager at Albertsons Companies, where they supervised multiple stores and implemented programs to meet sales objectives and increase prescription volume. Erik Papaiah also facilitated the acquisition of multiple pharmacies.

Erik's experience also includes roles at Safeway, where they served as a Regional Pharmacy Manager and Pharmacy Manager. In these positions, they demonstrated strong leadership, increased profitability, and ensured compliance with laws and company policies. Erik Papaiah also gained experience as a Staff Pharmacist.

Earlier in their career, Erik worked at Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Manager and Staff Pharmacist. Erik Papaiah was responsible for accurate prescription entry, filling, labeling, and patient counseling. Erik Papaiah also ensured compliance with laws and company policies.

Overall, Erik Papaiah Makineni, Pharm.D. has a diverse range of experience in pharmacy operations, leadership, customer service, and compliance.

Erik Papaiah Makineni, Pharm.D. obtained their Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, School of Pharmacy in Denver, CO from 2001 to 2005. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Environmental, Population, and Organismic Biology from the University of Colorado Boulder, from 1994 to 1997. Erik Papaiah also holds additional certifications, including Residency Preceptor and Colorado pharmacist licensure from the Colorado state board of pharmacy. Erik Papaiah has also completed training in APhA Pharmacy based Immunization Delivery and Basic life support from the American Pharmacists Association and the American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, respectively.